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| <translate> | | <translate> |
− | =Overview= | + | =Overview= <!--T:1--> |
| The StudioX Microbeast Plugin can handle every Microbeast.<br /> | | The StudioX Microbeast Plugin can handle every Microbeast.<br /> |
| Functionality might be limited to just updating your device, if the firmware version is below 3.0.0. | | Functionality might be limited to just updating your device, if the firmware version is below 3.0.0. |
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− | =Configuration= | + | =Configuration= <!--T:2--> |
| From StudioX's main menu, open "Edit" then "Configure Plugins..." to show the Plugin Configuration dialog.<br /> | | From StudioX's main menu, open "Edit" then "Configure Plugins..." to show the Plugin Configuration dialog.<br /> |
| Select "Microbeast" from the list and you should see the following:<br /> | | Select "Microbeast" from the list and you should see the following:<br /> |
| [[File:Mb_config_dlg.png|200px]] | | [[File:Mb_config_dlg.png|200px]] |
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− | ==Serial Port Control== | + | ==Serial Port Control== <!--T:3--> |
| By default, the Microbeast Plugin will continuously try to query all serial interfaces (the USB2SYS/SPMA3030-Interface is a serial interface) to check if a Microbeast is connected there.<br /> | | By default, the Microbeast Plugin will continuously try to query all serial interfaces (the USB2SYS/SPMA3030-Interface is a serial interface) to check if a Microbeast is connected there.<br /> |
| Sometimes it is useful to limit the ports, the Microbeast Plugin is trying to query. Therefore you can choose from one of the following options: | | Sometimes it is useful to limit the ports, the Microbeast Plugin is trying to query. Therefore you can choose from one of the following options: |
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| The Microbeast Plugin will only try to query ports which match the selected rule. | | The Microbeast Plugin will only try to query ports which match the selected rule. |
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− | ==Device Discovery== | + | ==Device Discovery== <!--T:4--> |
| This specifies the interval, the Microbeast Plugin will use to try identifying newly connected devices.<br /> | | This specifies the interval, the Microbeast Plugin will use to try identifying newly connected devices.<br /> |
| 'this should not be modified if the mechanism is working properly. | | 'this should not be modified if the mechanism is working properly. |
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− | =Saving changes manually/automatically= | + | =Saving changes manually/automatically= <!--T:5--> |
| [[File:mb_save_changes.png|500px]]<br /> | | [[File:mb_save_changes.png|500px]]<br /> |
| If you change a value, then these changes are not stored directly.<br /> | | If you change a value, then these changes are not stored directly.<br /> |
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| * a message in the Save changes section shows "Unsaved Settings" and the count of changed values | | * a message in the Save changes section shows "Unsaved Settings" and the count of changed values |
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− | =Device Information= | + | =Device Information= <!--T:6--> |
| This section shows you information about your Microbeast, including | | This section shows you information about your Microbeast, including |
| * Firmware Update availability | | * Firmware Update availability |
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| If you have any comments, which you would like to store together with your device, please note them down in the comment section. | | If you have any comments, which you would like to store together with your device, please note them down in the comment section. |
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− | =Setup Overview= | + | =Setup Overview= <!--T:7--> |
| The Setup Overview tab is based on the programming card you should already know. This makes it easy to check and modify most parts of the setup.<br /> | | The Setup Overview tab is based on the programming card you should already know. This makes it easy to check and modify most parts of the setup.<br /> |
| [[File:mb_setup_overview.png|200px]]<br /> | | [[File:mb_setup_overview.png|200px]]<br /> |
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| For a detailed explanation of the setup, please consult the Microbeast Manual. | | For a detailed explanation of the setup, please consult the Microbeast Manual. |
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− | =Parameter Overview= | + | =Parameter Overview= <!--T:8--> |
| The Parameter Overview tab is based on the programming card you should already know.<br /> | | The Parameter Overview tab is based on the programming card you should already know.<br /> |
| [[File:mb_param_overview.png|200px]]<br /> | | [[File:mb_param_overview.png|200px]]<br /> |
| For a detailed explanation of the parameters, please consult the Microbeast Manual. | | For a detailed explanation of the parameters, please consult the Microbeast Manual. |
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− | =Custom Swashplate Mixer= | + | =Custom Swashplate Mixer= <!--T:9--> |
| The Custom Swashplate Mixer allows you to use any geometry, as long as you are able to define it.<br /> | | The Custom Swashplate Mixer allows you to use any geometry, as long as you are able to define it.<br /> |
| Make sure that the dialog's header shows "Active", if you want to see any changes reflected on your model in real-time.<br /> | | Make sure that the dialog's header shows "Active", if you want to see any changes reflected on your model in real-time.<br /> |
| [[File:mb_swash.png|500px]] | | [[File:mb_swash.png|500px]] |
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− | ==Regular Swashplate and Phasing== | + | ==Regular Swashplate and Phasing== <!--T:10--> |
| If you are having a scale heli and need phasing for your rotor head, you can normally start using a preset from the "Basic Settings": | | If you are having a scale heli and need phasing for your rotor head, you can normally start using a preset from the "Basic Settings": |
| * Mechanical | | * Mechanical |
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| and set your desired phasing angle. | | and set your desired phasing angle. |
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− | ==Expert Swashplate Settings== | + | ==Expert Swashplate Settings== <!--T:11--> |
| If the presets do not cover what you are looking for, you can freely define your swashplate geometry using the "Expert Settings".<br /> | | If the presets do not cover what you are looking for, you can freely define your swashplate geometry using the "Expert Settings".<br /> |
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− | =Custom Revomix= | + | =Custom Revomix= <!--T:12--> |
| Setup your custom Revomix here.<br /> | | Setup your custom Revomix here.<br /> |
| Make sure that the dialog's header shows "Active", if you want to see any changes reflected on your model in real-time.<br /> | | Make sure that the dialog's header shows "Active", if you want to see any changes reflected on your model in real-time.<br /> |
| [[File:mb_revomix.png|500px]] | | [[File:mb_revomix.png|500px]] |
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− | =Backup/Restore= | + | =Backup/Restore= <!--T:13--> |
| From time to time, it might be a good idea to save all the settings you made by clicking the "Create New RestorePoint..." button.<br /> | | From time to time, it might be a good idea to save all the settings you made by clicking the "Create New RestorePoint..." button.<br /> |
| You can revert your device to a saved state by double-clicking on the entry in the list.<br /> | | You can revert your device to a saved state by double-clicking on the entry in the list.<br /> |
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| Make sure you power-cycle your device after performing a complete restore. | | Make sure you power-cycle your device after performing a complete restore. |
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− | =Update Firmware= | + | =Update Firmware= <!--T:14--> |
| If a firmware update for your device is available, you can easily retrieve it using the supplied linkt to the "Microbeast Webupdate" page.<br /> | | If a firmware update for your device is available, you can easily retrieve it using the supplied linkt to the "Microbeast Webupdate" page.<br /> |
| Your device's serial number is provided automatically, just fill in a valid E-Mail address where you want the update file to be delivered to.<br /> | | Your device's serial number is provided automatically, just fill in a valid E-Mail address where you want the update file to be delivered to.<br /> |
| Store this file on your computer and update your device using the "Update from file..." button. | | Store this file on your computer and update your device using the "Update from file..." button. |
| </translate> | | </translate> |